Vacuum Forming is a process that converts a flat sheet of plastic into a 3D part. This is achieved by heating the plastic sheet and pressing it into a mould whilst vacuum is applied.

Once parts are moulded they then need to be trimmed to the correct shape which at Warringah Plastics is performed by our CNC Trimming machine.

Vacuum forming can be used to create thin walled packaging right up to heavy duty mud guards and dashboards.

Vacuum forming is a very efficient process for medium to high volume production. Utilising extruded sheets of plastics opens up many design possibilities including embossed patterns and even specific colours for runs over 1 tonne.

The below table illustrates some commonly used plastics that are used in the vacuum forming process by Warringah Plastics:

For more information on materials used at Warringah Plastics, please visit our materials page.

As well as a wide variety of different materials we can vacuum form, we have materials with all sorts of textures and finishes.

Our efficient vacuum forming machines can produce parts up to 3m x 2.5m.

With over 40 years experience Warringah Plastics is an industry leader in vacuum forming. There isn’t a project too big or too challenging that we can’t undertake. Please contact us and one of our product development managers can assist you with your product requirements.